Is ALEXIS a form of ALEXANDRA?

Question

Is ALEXIS a form of ALEXANDRA?

Answer 1

YES! There are many names that are the same as alexandra such as lexi and alex and andy...etc

Answer 2

Yes, all those names starting with ALEX are related.

The meaning of the name Alexis is Defender Of Men

The origin of the name Alexis is Russian

Russian diminutive form of Alexander. Name made popular due to the TV character Alexis Carrington on "Dynasty

Answer 3

yes

there are lots of short names for Alexandra:

Alexis

Alexia

Alex

Lexi

Ali

i think they are all very pretty (except for Alex i think that suits a boy more) Lexi is my fave.

Answer 4

Yes Cute names but not a very well known form so if you want your daughter to be called Alexis call her that as her first name otherwise people may get mixed up!!

Answer 5

yeah, they all fall under same category..

Answer 6

No they are separate names.  

Answer 7

In Greece, yes. Alexandra is a greek name for females. Alexis comes from Alexamdros, which is the male of Alexndra. But in english, Alexis is used for females.  

Answer 8

Well, I'm sure it's very normal that of Alexandras use Alexis as a nickname. Or Alex, or Alexa, or Lexi, but yeah, Alexis is one.

Answer 9

Yes, it's actually a form of Alexander. Alexis originated as males name, but is now a unisex name.

Answer 10

I guess so. Alexis can be like a nickname for Alexandra.

Alexandria, Alexandra, and Alexia are beautiful.

~Julie

Answer 11

No, Alexis is not a form of Alexandra. It comes from a different etymological root, and means "helper" where Alexandra means "man's defender."  

Answer 12

I don't like either of them. Sorry, but i much prefer Alexandra it is not as childish and will give your baby something to fall back on for when she's older. Best wishes x x